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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.27, 467.15 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.27, 467.15 and 207.36 is: 286.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.27 : 467.15 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.27/467.15 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.27x = 467.15 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.27x = 96,867.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,867.19/338.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.36

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